Unit One

Greetings&

Introductions

Self-introduction

Full Name: Gong YingSurname/Family Name: GongFirst/Given Name: YingHometown: Minhou, FujianAcademic Major: English literatureHobby: Reading novels, going shopping, traveling

To make introductions Self-introduction How to begin with your self-

introduction? Allow me to introduce myself to

you. … It’s my great honor to be here

to introduce myself. …

Common expressions:• I come from/am from…/My hometown is…

• I like my hometown because…

• I lived there for…years.

• This is my …time to Xi’an.

• My major is …/ I am majoring in ..,

• In my spare time, I like/love/am interested in doing sth.

It’s time to show yourself!

Please make a self-introduction to your classmates

To greet people The first time’s meeting How do you do? Nice to see you. It’s a pleasure to meet. Pleased to meet you. It’s good to know you. I’m glad to know you.

Between Acquaintances Hello. Hi. How are you? How are you doing? How’s it going? What’s new? What’s new with you?

talking to your teacher for the

first time. speaking to your classmates. speaking with a boss or manager at work. speaking to an older adult.

Formal or InformalF

IFF

To introduce someone to others

Formal-between strangers or business partners

May I introduce… to you? I’d like to introduce… to you. He’s…. (background information)

Informal- between friends I’d like you to meet my

classmate, … . This is… .

Talk about your experience of studying English to your group members

Present your experience of studying English to the class

freshmansophomorejuniorsenior

Bachelor degreeMaster degreeDoctor degree

National University of Singapore

Name:Yang Weiping School:Peking UniversityMajor:ChemistryReasons for studying English: like to listen to English programs, enjoys English Pop songsTime already spent in studying English: started learning English several years agoFavorite activity: listeningDifficulty: speaking

Name: Virginia Wang School: NUSMajor: library scienceReasons for studying English: to get a good job, one has to be fluent in English.Time already spent in studying English: started learning English in high school.Favorite activity: readingDifficulty:writing

Assignments Make two short

conversations about greetings and introduction

formal and informal